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Would I be admitted?

A true scenario:
My parents had me baptised as an infant in the Presbyterian church (PCUSA), obviously without my "consent". This was "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". I was not submerged in a pool, but rather sprinkled or some such method. I was (at some point) "confirmed" and made a member, albeit a pretty poor one.

Years later, I was baptised again, as I became convinced by some rather zealous Pentecostals that the first one didn't count. I was fully immersed, however this was done "in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins", rather than a Trinitarian formula, as these good folks denied Trinitarian doctrine.

Question - given these facts, would I be welcome into membership and be able to commune with churches that are part of most mainline Baptist conventions (e.g. SBC)?

I can't stop the world from turning around, or the pull of the moon on the tide...
But I don't believe that we're in this alone, I believe we're along for the ride..
- Dream Theater

A true scenario:
My parents had me baptised as an infant in the Presbyterian church (PCUSA), obviously without my "consent". This was "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". I was not submerged in a pool, but rather sprinkled or some such method. I was (at some point) "confirmed" and made a member, albeit a pretty poor one.

Years later, I was baptised again, as I became convinced by some rather zealous Pentecostals that the first one didn't count. I was fully immersed, however this was done "in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins", rather than a Trinitarian formula, as these good folks denied Trinitarian doctrine.

Question - given these facts, would I be welcome into membership and be able to commune with churches that are part of most mainline Baptist conventions (e.g. SBC)?

My guess is no because your baptism was infant baptism and the other thing, the oneness Pentecostal baptism isn't Trinitarian so both "don't count" and you'd need to be baptised again.

Saint Jude, author of the new testament letter.

He is the patron of impossible causes because the scriptural Letter of St. Jude, which he authored, urges Christians to persevere in difficult times.

A true scenario:
My parents had me baptised as an infant in the Presbyterian church (PCUSA), obviously without my "consent". This was "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". I was not submerged in a pool, but rather sprinkled or some such method. I was (at some point) "confirmed" and made a member, albeit a pretty poor one.

Years later, I was baptised again, as I became convinced by some rather zealous Pentecostals that the first one didn't count. I was fully immersed, however this was done "in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins", rather than a Trinitarian formula, as these good folks denied Trinitarian doctrine.

Question - given these facts, would I be welcome into membership and be able to commune with churches that are part of most mainline Baptist conventions (e.g. SBC)?

What do you receive from scripture regarding this inquiry?
In my church the deaconate would listen to your testimony and vote on membership. We would consider whether you were saved and whether the baptism you had truly expressed the reality of you being immersed into Christ. If your baptism by a cult bothered you and you doubt its authenticity then we would consider a rebaptism (anabaptist). If you considered it genuine we would likely consider it genuine as well.

What do you receive from scripture regarding this inquiry?
In my church the deaconate would listen to your testimony and vote on membership. We would consider whether you were saved and whether the baptism you had truly expressed the reality of you being immersed into Christ. If your baptism by a cult bothered you and you doubt its authenticity then we would consider a rebaptism (anabaptist). If you considered it genuine we would likely consider it genuine as well.

A trinitarian baptism is not required by Baptists? I was always told differently.

"Christianity does not require more work but more trust." Pr. Jonathan Fisk"Bearing fruit does not make you a branch. A branch is a branch because it grows from the vine." Pr. Jonathan Fisk "A Christian's life is not defined by what the Christian does. It is defined by Christ and what He has done for us." Pr. Rolf David Preus

If I was raised and baptized in a Baptist church and switched to a WELS church, would I need to get baptized again? The reason I'm asking is because I know that Lutherans have a different belief on baptism and how it works.

There would not be a need to be baptized again. While Baptist theology misunderstands the purpose and blessings of baptism, the baptism of such churches is a valid baptism. Water is applied in the name of the Triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. That constitutes a valid baptism.

What would be necessary to join one of our congregations is to attend and complete a course of Bible information classes. Upon completion of the classes and, God willing, your profession that the information presented is what Scripture teaches, you would be confirmed as an adult. That would establish your membership in one of our congregations.

God guide and bless your study of his word!

"Christianity does not require more work but more trust." Pr. Jonathan Fisk"Bearing fruit does not make you a branch. A branch is a branch because it grows from the vine." Pr. Jonathan Fisk "A Christian's life is not defined by what the Christian does. It is defined by Christ and what He has done for us." Pr. Rolf David Preus

Interesting responses. I was curious because of the mention of baptism and its purpose in another thread, but was thinking a bit more globally about it afterward. The Lutheran church I joined had no issue as it considered my infant baptism valid. I'm not sure how they would consider my adult baptism without a Trinitarian formula. It was not considered symbolic, but "regenerative" - being "baptized into Christ" or "putting on Christ" as it were. I know some would disagree with that - I don't. However, I would (now) consider it invalid because of the Trinitarian issue. My infant baptism I consider completely valid. So that would probably present many issues with certain churches/denoms, not just Baptist.

I can't stop the world from turning around, or the pull of the moon on the tide...
But I don't believe that we're in this alone, I believe we're along for the ride..
- Dream Theater

A true scenario:
My parents had me baptised as an infant in the Presbyterian church (PCUSA), obviously without my "consent". This was "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". I was not submerged in a pool, but rather sprinkled or some such method. I was (at some point) "confirmed" and made a member, albeit a pretty poor one.

Years later, I was baptised again, as I became convinced by some rather zealous Pentecostals that the first one didn't count. I was fully immersed, however this was done "in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins", rather than a Trinitarian formula, as these good folks denied Trinitarian doctrine.

Question - given these facts, would I be welcome into membership and be able to commune with churches that are part of most mainline Baptist conventions (e.g. SBC)?

It largely depends on what the by laws of that individual church says. If it is specific that the baptism has to be immersion and in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit then no. I think you would find that most larger Baptist churches are just gonna be glad you joined and not be that picky about it though. Not all Baptist are the same and even though I have been technically a member of a baptist church for over 33 years I cannot generalize and say all Baptist churches would grant you membership. If you have a specific church in mind then I would ask that pastor if you specifically have to be immersed. When I switched from Methodist to Baptist I was baptized by immersion after I joined the Baptist church, but nobody told me I had to
They would allow you to take part in the Lord's Supper though as most observe open communion

Interesting responses. I was curious because of the mention of baptism and its purpose in another thread, but was thinking a bit more globally about it afterward. The Lutheran church I joined had no issue as it considered my infant baptism valid. I'm not sure how they would consider my adult baptism without a Trinitarian formula. It was not considered symbolic, but "regenerative" - being "baptized into Christ" or "putting on Christ" as it were. I know some would disagree with that - I don't. However, I would (now) consider it invalid because of the Trinitarian issue. My infant baptism I consider completely valid. So that would probably present many issues with certain churches/denoms, not just Baptist.

It depends on if one believes their infant baptism saved them and set them as an adopted child of God.
The utter lack of any infant baptism anywhere in scripture should give us pause in this regard.
We are children of the promise. Our being chosen is along the path of Abraham, not by virtue of a water sprinkle at a church somewhere.

It depends on if one believes their infant baptism saved them and set them as an adopted child of God.

Which I do, and would probably set me apart from many Baptist (and most Anabaptist) denoms

Originally Posted by MennoSota

The utter lack of any infant baptism anywhere in scripture should give us pause in this regard.

I understand that. However, studying the issue apart from direct reference brought me to the conclusion that it did, in fact, happen

Originally Posted by MennoSota

We are children of the promise. Our being chosen is along the path of Abraham, not by virtue of a water sprinkle at a church somewhere.

And I agree. There is nothing special about the water, but in the obedience to the commandment, where God extends His grace to us. I fully understand this does not align with your views (or how you view scripture on the matter)

I can't stop the world from turning around, or the pull of the moon on the tide...
But I don't believe that we're in this alone, I believe we're along for the ride..
- Dream Theater